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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
LO3AN'S POPULARITY.

Genera! Logan made himself very popular
among his democratic colleagues in the
Senate by his generous and manly speech
in the Payne case, the very last, We believe,
Of his efforts in that body. It will be re-
membered that tho Republican strikers Of
Ohio, aided by a portion of the press,
charged that Senator Payne's seat had
been obtained by bribery and undue party
pressure, relying for their evidence upon
the saying OF q disappointed ofice-seeker,
whose malice overtopped what little sense
OF honor and integrity he had accidentally
absorbed while in contact with gentlemen.
Speaking of the matter the Rocky Noun
tain News says: "Strong party influences
in Ohio and elsewhere were concentrated
upon the Senate committee on privileges
and elections to have them order an inves-
tigation of the Payne election, with view
to an adverse report and the filing Of the
vacancy by the election OF
Foster or some other Republican aspirant.
Senator'S Logan, Evarts and Tefler-to
their be it Observation-Disclosures with the
in reporting that there was no
evidence whatever to justify the charge OF
bribery, and that no investigation was
needed. For this tho senators named were
assailed by the partisan element
Of the Republican press. But Logan proved
equal to the occasion, and in one of the
most notable speeches in his political ca
reer he plugged the guns of the enemy by
showing that the press which most vigor-
ously assailed his motive OF action in the
Payne report had called Grant q traitor
md drunken imbecile. The Senate sided
With Logan and 50 did tho country. The
courage OF his opinion, so pointedly shown
n the Fitz John Porter and Payne cases,
8 one of the traits which commends Gene
al Logan to the historian OF bis times. 1t
will live and shine resplendent for ages after
lis faults are forgotten, for they, contrast
d with his virile virtues, were as the spots
N the sun t. that enduring source Of light"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
On the Ragged Edge.

LONDON, JanYsxY 4. Bishop Wattersen,
Roman Catholic Wocese OF Columbus, o.,
has arrived at Venice. He is going to
Rome. The Cabinet Council has been post
poned until Saturday. Salisbury finds
that progress in the reconstruction OF
the Cabinet is inpeded by party
iealousies. The whole influence of the
Carleton Club is exerted to persuade Lord
Iddesleigh and Viscount Cross to remain
IN Office. Iddesleigh says he is in ill heath
and unable to sustain the fatigues OF office
and he will persist in his determination to
retire. The only positive result announced
has been the Earl of Northbrook's consent
to join Goschen and the Conservative Cabi-
net. 1t has not yet been decided
what portfolio will be given to him.
Conservative opposition is mainly directed
against Northbrook, partly because he
is suspected sympathizing with Glad
stone, and partly because he has beer hos
tile to Salisbury's foreign and Indian
policy when Salisbury was in the Indian
office in 1875. Northbrook resigned as
Vice Royal OF India because he differed
from Salisbury regarding the latter's Afgan
policy. If Goschen insists upon nomina-
ting two Cabinet colleagues Conservatives
he prefers Marquis Lansdowne and Earl
Morley. Gladstone's letter, commenting
on Chamberlain's recent speech, was ad-
dressed to Sir William Vernon Harcourt,
and concluded with significant intimation
that the recipient could make what
use of it be liked. Sir William sent copy
OF the letter to Mr.. Chamberlain, who in
reply expressed his desire for conference.
Chamberlain has summoned private
meeting of the leading members of the
Radical unions to consult upon the terms
Of compromise. No party, however, be-
lieves that the conference would result
successfully. Parnellites are supreme OBJ
stacles to compromise and will not accede
to anything short of submission. A speaker
at to-day's meeting of the National League
at Dublin declared his unabated distrust
and hatred OF Chamberlain.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
ANKLE-TWISTEkS.

The crab has side walk, and that is
about the only sidewalk there is that idiots
do not throw banana peeling on.-New Or
leans Picayune.
The home of the banana is in Central
America, but it never gets in it's fine work
until it strikes a North American pave
ment.-Philadelphi Call.
1t is we'll to bear in mind at this season
of the year that if you throw the banana
skin on the sidewalk the banana skin may
throw you on the sidewalk. Turn about is
fair play.-Puck.
Local reporter-I have just run across a
case OF prostration.
Managing editor-Good enough! Extreme
heat?
Local reporter-Nn, banana peel.-3ur-
lington Free Press.
OF the bruise-producing skating rinEs
The country is bereft;
But the banana peel, with it's curious
kinks,
We still have left.
Merchant Traveller.
Says the New Orleans Picayune: "A
man who throws banana skin on the
should be made to eat it." We
agree unhesitatingly to the above, not
we are left somwhat in doubt
our Southern contemporary
means the skin or the sidewalk. Perhaps
It would be well to make the offender eat
pQth.-Boston Transcript.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
LOCAL NEWS NOTES,

Silver 1OOh.
Officer Jordan is quick in movements.
F; Judge McHatton will practice law now.
Nothing in the police court.
police officer said: II can trust you;
the facts are as give them"
If Marshal Jolly comes to this Office
again without an item off comes his star.
Raymond Kaltenbach, of Anaconda,
made a business visit to the city yester-
day.
Read The MINERS outline of the Pawn
brokers' Larcenies in Butte. 1t is on the
third page.
j. H. Lynch says: "Tell them the truth,
Reporter; and my friends will stand by
your report"
A high city dignitary says: "Go ahead.
sir with all my heart and influence l will
support the exposure"
Remember Couture e. Leford's weekly
Social Club at Repshaw Hall this evening.
All members and friends are invited.
We are indebted to Messrs Mantle &
Warren for some handsome office calendars
and a nice cloth-bound insurance record.
Chief Cody turned the reporter loose in
the city Jail last night among twenty -one
other fellows. Good company, but there
was an actor in the gang.
D. F. Walton will leave Butte this week
for Glendale to keep books for the Hecla
Mining Company. The MINER wishes it's
young friend lots OF luck and happiness.
A hotel man of prominence said: eyes,
sir; state those facts about the pawnbrck-
ers-the robbers-and l will give you my
hand. A little cool truth will act like
charm"
A story came to the reporter yesterday
about four or five men being bounced at
the Blue Bird mine for dangerous conduct.
There is something in it, though one OF the
"boys" denied it to the reporter. Still he
was "out of job"
A turn in the city jail last night showed
comical things. One fellow, who is in for
the winter, congratulated the reporter
that be, too, was run in" The GongPatu-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
Tho Train Robbers.

S1.LoU.s. January 4.-The probability
was that Fred Wittrock, the Adams Ex-
press robber, and his confederates would
be brought into the criminal court to-day.
A large number of people were anxious to
catch q glimpse of so famous highway
robber. AT IL o'clock the Grand Jury,
which was expected to he ready to present
indictments, announced they were not
ready to report. An adjournment was
taken to give them further time and subse
quent adiournments were tak.n. The last
one was taken at 2 p. m. for the same pur.
pose. At the latter hour when Judge
Normille took his seat the room
was crowded with spectators, fill
ing the aisles and the doorways
The grand jury filed in and took seats.
"Gentlemen, have you anything to reporto"
I'VE have three true bills to return" re-
sponded the foreman. The bills we're
handed to the judge, who, after looking
them over, dismissed the jury. One OF
these bills was joint Indictment against
Frederick Wittrock, Thos. Weaver and
VIM. w. Haight, charged with larceny from
railroad car. Indictments charging them
with robbery in the first degree were pre-
pared yesterday, but theform was changed
90 there might be no difficulty in holding
rockingham, for an Indictment for rob-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
FROM SOUTH BUTTE.
A Sprightly Letter from . Valued Cor.
respondent.

Mr.. Frank Durand returned on the 1st
from a three DAVIS visit vo Ruby Valley.
D. J. Darrow, an old acquaintance OF
your correspondent. is spending few days
in the city.
Mrs. H. L. Roberts, who has spent sew
eral months here visiting her daughter.
Mrs F. E. Bunney. left for Denver, Colo
RADIO. last Thursday. While here Mrs.
Roberts made many warm friends who
will sincerely regret her departure.
The progressive euchre club spent a very
pleasant evening at the residence of e. Il.
Conedon on Thursday evening last. Tho
first prizes was won by Mrs. Chapman and
Mr.. Bunney, and the BOBBY trophies. which
were very unique by the way, were cap
tured by Mr.. and Mrs. Zimmerman. Next
Sunday the club will form a jolly sleighing
party to visit the Warm Springs.
A. Campbell, the genial host OF the Nine
Mile House, entertained his hosts right
royalty on New Years night. His house
was thrown open to bis guests, and with
quickly. After midnight supper WAS served
and 160 persons did justice to his hospi-
tality.
Frank Higgins and "Herkshaw" Huntoon
are training for fight to the finish for q
purse and gate receipts. The match will
take place at Missoula. Date not yet fixed.
South Butte streets have presented Il
lively appearance during the last two
weeks. Every conceivable sort OF convey
ance is about on runners, from the finely
upholstered cutter to the single bob with =
box seat. The merchants here hnve had q
boom in the sleigh trade. The Montana
Produce Company alone sold eighty-three
last eek.
The Durand and Wagner tramway, be.
yond the Parrot Smelter, is now running
fifty cords OF wood per day, and they re-
port snow three feet deep at the top OF tho
hill.
4. w. Gates, OF Salt Lake City, ono OF tho
most popular statesmen on the road, 10 cal.
ling on South Butte merchants to-day.
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The Entire Truth.

A Tuscarora New paper says: Dan
Williams has the thanks OF the Times Re
view for box OF cigars on Christmas
day.
And thereupon the HALEY Intsr-Idaho is
led to remark: Dan Williams should re-
move to Wood River. He would be con-
sidered the greatest curiosity OF this or
any other age-by newspaper men. It's
puff, "puff, free gratis for nothing year
in and year out-by request-but when it
comes to giving away fve-cent stinkers
that's beyond all business rules in this neck
OF the woods"
And the Inter-1dahO never bit the nail
more squarely on the head than in this
paragraph. There are men in the vicinity
OF the Inter-Idaho Office whose hearts and
points OF decency, il rolled into one ball,
would float in the cavity OF hall mustard
seed filled with water forever and iorpver
and never touch either side.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

berry in the first degree would be
an admission of his innocence. At
2:19 p. m. the prisoners we're brought in
court and arraigned at the bar. "1fthe court
please" said Mr.. Glover. states attorney.
1.-THE defendants in this case desire to plead
guilty to charges in the indictments. The
clerk then asked defendants if they heard
the charges, they replied in the affirmative
and to the question as to whether guilty
or not guilty they answered guilty" The
states attorney recommended that the ex-
treme penalty OF seven years be meted out
to Wittrock and Haight and that Weaver
be given five years. The Judge then SEN
fenced them in accordance with the recon-
mendation. Wittrock and Haight took
their sentences stoically, the former re-
marking, I'VE have made our beds and
must lie in them;" but Weaver was
evidently affected. He cannot reconcile
himself to serving q sentence when Kinney,
Moriarity and others, who received a part
Of the stolen money, are allowed to 60 at
liberty. After receiving sentences the pris-
oners were led back to cells where they will
remain until tomorrow, when they will be
taken to the penitentiary at Jersey City.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
ssUnder the Gaslight'' at the Grand
TO.Night.

This evening the exciting play OF Under
the Gaslight' will be given. The play was
produced New Years night and gave great
satisfaction, and the railroad scene
evoked great applause. The play is well
cast; Miss George Woodthorpe, as Peach
blossom; Miss Lotta Wade, as Laura
Courtland Mrs. Belle Douglass, as Judas;
Miss Maude Bernard. as Pearl. The prin-
cipal male characters are in capable expo
nents, also particularly the Ray Trafford
OF Mayer. This is the last appearance OF
the Company here, and ought to draw a
good house. Tomorrow night they appear
in Missoula, and afterwards make a tour
of the Territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
CLEVELAND'S HEALTH.

Notwithstanding the fact that President
Cleveland has nearly recovered from the
attack of rheumatism which has confined
him to his room for number OF days, hil
friends are fearful that his health is not SO
robust as his physique would seem to indi.
cate. Not many days ago Washington
physician said efthe Presidents condition:
"Mr. Cleveland is very heavy man, and
he is gaining flesh all the time. He takes
no exercise whatever, and the methods
which he has employed to reduce his adj
pose tissue are merely temporary in their
effect. He is just of that build which
makes me look for apoplexy, and stroke
in his case would probably prove fatal.
Then, too, his being a subject Of chronic
rheumatism le de- to the suspicion of some
cardiac affection which is likely to be fatty
degeneration.
In view OF the above and in case of his
Inability to perform his official duties, the
Vice-President being dead, the following
from the statute enacted by Congress =
year ago this month will be OF interest to
many, az showing the persons in order
upon whom the duties might temporarily
fall in case of the Presidents death, or his
inability to performlhis duties:
In case Of removal, death, resignation or
inability of both President and Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States, the Secretary OF
State, or if there be none. or in case of his
death, resignation or inability.
then the Secretary of the Treasury, or if
there be none, or in case of his removal.
death, resignation or inability, then the
Attorney General, or if there be none or in
case OF his removal, death, resignation or
ina bility, then the Postmaster General, or
il there be none, or in case of his removal,
death, resignation or inability, then the
Secretary Of the Navy, or if there be none,
or in case Of his removal, death. resigna-
tion or inability, then the Secretary Of the
Interior shall act as President until the
disability of President or Vice-President is
or a President shall be elected:
Provided, That whenever the honors and
duties of the Office Of President Of the
United States shall devolve ON any of the
persons named herein, if Congress be not
then in session, orif it would not meet in
accordance with law within twenty days
it shall be the duty of the per-
son upon whom said powers and duties
shall devolve to issue a proclamation con-
vening Congress in extraordinary session.
giving twenty days notice of the time OF
Meeting.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05

%lation was because The MINER staff 70
everywhere. see all to be seen, use good
judgment, tell the truth and do not care
one continental copper for anybody's
opinion.
General Manager j. A. Dawson, who has
got things settled in his Office in this city
now. went up to Anaconda on business
yesterday. Mr.. Dawson proposes to keep
things in ship shape all along the Montana
Union lines that are within his territory.
The Butte postof3ce turned in to the
government in December last $23, 784, SO.
There were sent, received and in transit
1852 letters and packages. The total
postage receipts were $1.177.39. The mail
matter handled sums up $50, 500 pieces.
Kettleson, OF tho Inter Mountain is
resting for week. No foreman has his
work better in hand than "Kett." He
every G. A. r. man knows how "Barks-
dale's Brigade" trifled with trigger.
A miner said: II left a diamond ring
that intended to send as a gift to my wife
in Minnesota. It was worth 500. Like
q fool pawned it for twenty.four hours
for SIS, and l have not yet found it. It was
forfeited while I had the money in my
hand offering it,"
The new Green Rooms have been opsned
out in grand style, but no feature Of them
is more attractive than the oyster rooms
in the rear under the immediate super
vision OF Mrs. Formel, where the luscious
bivalve is prepared in every style known in
the culinary art.
Harry Osborne opened the Newport last
night to big house. He has wisely re-
tanned Miss Eva Allen, = most charming
lady and beautiful singer; Mias Rose Kel-
logg, the song queen OF the West, and Miss
Mollie Gray, an excellent vocalist and most
estimable lady. Prof. Macallister and
Mrs. Osborne with other attractions will
nightly appear.
Mr.. Elf A. Johnston, we'll known in this
city, returned from Spokane Falls q few
days ago. Mr.. johnson speaks in the
highest terms Of the promising city. and
predicts for it brilliant future. Mr.. John
son met several Butte men there, among
whom was Mr.. N. T. Brown, formerly bust
ness manager OF The MINER. Elf says
Brownie" is doing we'll.
Misses Mary and Tiny Crossman re-
ceived as New Years presents unique, val
liable AID useful presents. They we're two
fur coats. The coats were made of Alaska
sealskins, purchased by the giver from the
natives there, the best selected and sent to
Russia to be prepared and then shipped to
America and made up in the most fashion
able style for presentation to these two
be congratulated on the possession OF so
thoughtful and tasty a friend moro than
on that of the elegant coats.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
COMIQUEALITIES.
Verdict Of the Jury Of 10000 Who Sat
During the Holidays.

During the holidays just closed the New
Comique was nightly crowded from pit to
dome with a discriminating and apprecia-
tive audience. Not less than 10000 dif-
ferent people visited the place during that
time who expressed their opinion OF the
entertainment presented in tho most fiat
tering terms. Tfieir verdict was:
That Messrs. Gordon & Ritchie know how
to conduct q variety theater; that they
stage and that they are constantly adding
new stars to their magnificent company
who as they appear take the town by
storm.
That the grand balloon ascension in front
OF the theater by the Misses Millie Thomas
and Maggie Foster promises to be one of
the most daring acts ever performed i'll
Montana.
That Mile. Rene, "the brilliant" is a
most captivating actress, q dashing dan
seuse, a charming vocalist, an entertaining
conversationalist and q perfect lady in
every respect.
That Wilson & Cameron can't be beat;
that their oddities and grotesQue situations
make the very chairs dance in glee and pro.
woke mirth from sadness itself.
That Zoo Bentham is a daisy and that
her dancing is the very poetry Of mo-
ton.
That Billy Mack is the best delineator of
irish character on the vaudeville stage,
and that vest buttons fly whenever he ap.
pears.
That Miss Rita Gardner is full of life and
humor and is one of the most attractive
young ladies in the profession.
That Jimmie Thompson never wears out
and that his CHEEKY voice and witty ga yings
are sure cure for the blues.
That Miss May Runnels is a deservingly
popular young lady who by her lady-like
host OF friends in Butte.
That Miss May Chester is one OF tho
6neet female contortionists that ever ap-
peared in Butte.
That the Marietta sisters are immense
and that they are unexcelled in their dash
ing, daring trapeze performances and flying
leaps.
That Wiley Hamilton is a stage mana
ger par excellence; that be puts his pieces
on the stage in excellent style and is q su
perior actor himself.
That the little Woodburn sisters are good
in every part they essay.
That Nellie Waters is the embodiment of
good nature; that she is a good singer, an
artistic dancer and favorite with every
body.
That Miss Lille Gordon has beautiful
voice, is always entertaining and continues
to preserve her popularity as an excellent
all-round performer.
That little Ida Chester is a pleasant &C.
tress, an artistic danseuse and general
favorite
That Miss Edith Valentine is q beautiful
young lady and one of the best all
h~k IN,
Butte.
That the New Comique is tho finest. best
regulated and most attractive place OF
amusement in the West, and that the pop
u]ar proprietors are sparing no efforts to
make it the best in the country, not ex-
cepting those found in the most populous
Eastern cities.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
The Stewart Estate Heir.

New YORK, January 4.-The case OF
Sarah Branagh against VIM. P. Smith,
former coachman of the late A. T. Stewart,
has been pending in the United States Cir
cult Court for months. Tho plaintiff is
Irish and claims to be the sole heir to the
Stewart estate. Benz. Butler is her coun-
sci. 1t is claimed that Mrs. Stewart gave
house in East 35th St. to Smith in re-
turn for his signing Stewards name to a
paper which was probated as his will.
Plaintiff claims to have q number of letters
from Stewart approving her relationship.
She brought an action for Smiths election
from the 35th Street house. Her amen
ded complaint of Sept. 29th. 1886, shows
Stewart died intestate on April 9th, 1876.
seized of the premises in question; that
plaintiff is the heir and next OF kin OF said
Stewart; that defendant is in possession
Of the house in question, claiming to be it's
owner, adverse to plaintiff. Defendant de-
INJURED to the complaint on the ground
that it failed to state the facts constituting
a cause for action. Judge Wallace to-day
sustains the demurrer but gives the plain.
tiff an opportunity to amend her COM
p]aint upon payment OF costs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
Police Pickups.

On Saturday Joe Foster, a sable son of
Africa, committed assault and battery on
John Doe and was hauled.
Whisky Jack, for being ''paralysed drunk"
met same fate.
Richard Roe. Johns brother, q brick
mason, drunk and lying in alley, ditto.
Another one too full for utterance jailed
till he could utter.
John Kelly, for nuisance and indecentex-
posure, jailed.
Richard Thomas, disturbing peace and
threatening to kill Sofie Keller, also assault
ing Pete Martin. On bail.
/. Barry for assault With intent to rob-
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OpinionSof Irish Speakers.

DUBLIN, January 3.-The fornightly
meeting of the executive committe OF the
National League was held here to-day.
Different speakers ridicule the idea that Mr..
Goschen's acceptance of the chancellorship
of the exchequer would be the means OF
saving the present conservative ministry.
The treasurer re eported the receipt of $25,-
600 in donations to the leagues fund dur
ing the past two weeks from the Uoited
States League
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-05
Election of Officers,

At meeting of the Butte Turn Verein
in their hall last Monday evening the fol
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
term:
President-Fred Loeber.
Vice -President-Richard Thierman.
Secretary-Wm. Wehrspaum.
Cor. Secretary-Albert Nickel.
Treasurer-Henry Nickel.
Trustees-Dan Gamer, Frank Osenberg,
VIM. Kroger.
It was decided to give grand masquer-
ade ball February 14th next. to take place
in two halls-Renshaw' and Caplice s.
Full particulars will be given later.